Head of FBO Aviation Security (AVSEC)

/ Position: Head of FBO Aviation Security (AVSEC)                          
/ Location: Glasgow (with travel to Jersey)
/ Working Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per week

Gama Aviation is seeking an experienced and driven Head of FBO AVSEC to take ownership of aviation security operations across our Fixed Base Operation (FBO) sites in Glasgow and Jersey. This is a pivotal role responsible for the operational delivery, training, compliance, and strategic development of our aviation security (AVSEC) function.

You will ensure full compliance with the UK National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of our Gama Aviation Security Programme (GASP), and act as the primary point of contact for AVSEC matters with key regulatory and operational stakeholders including the CAA, Ports of Jersey, and AGS Ltd.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing security programme and influence best practice, training, and quality assurance across our network, while contributing to Gama Aviation’s high standards in service delivery and regulatory compliance.

/ About us:
Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and coordinating Gama Aviation FBO AVSEC operational activities, maintaining compliance with the UK NASP
• Providing AVSEC certified training across the network (Glasgow and Jersey) delivering the relevant modules for GSO and GSS certification
• Ensuring adherence to existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) as contained in the Gama Aviation Security Program (GASP) and make amendments to these SOPs as required due to operational / regulatory changes
• Ensuring compliance with the UK NASP through robust quality assurance practices currently in place as well as performing audits of activities as they relate to the relevant chapters of the NASP
• Owning the relationship and stakeholder engagement (as it relates to AVSEC) with the CAA, Ports of Jersey and AGS Ltd

/ Principal Accountabilities:

• To ensure all AVSEC activities, procedures and policies are carried out in accordance with the latest CAA regulations and ensure compliance
• Maintenance of the Gama Aviation Airport Security Program (GASP) and ensure officers adhere to SOP’s, appearance standards and expected behaviours
• Advise and guide the team to maximise co-operation leading to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of the operation
• Lead and work together with other departments to ensure our customers receive a high standard of service
• Maintain robust systems to ensure;
• All paperwork and administrative duties are completed and audited in a timely manner and relevant information is forwarded where appropriate
• Compliance with all CAA, and HSE procedures, keeping fully updated with changes to procedures or new procedures
• Consistence of operational performance, by reviewing, revising, implementing practices and liaising with FBO staff
• Oversight and assurance program to be maintained
• Ongoing compliance and competence of FBO staff (as they relate to security)
• Amendments Standard Operating Procedure for Security as required

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential:

• Experience in working within a regulated aviation security environment and a managerial level providing tactical and operational support to a diverse team of operators who manage various operations across a spectrum of internal and external stakeholders
• Familiar with both Aviation Security and Aviation Safety legislation and best practises
• Ability to create workable plans for the wider team to deliver on
• Able to deliver a 5-star service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the demands of both the operation and our clients
• Able to support and guide a team during times of high stress situations whilst dealing with multiple operational situations
• Confident communicator able to tailor the message tone and method depending on the audience
• Hold (or has held) an Aviation Security Managers (ASM) Certificate

Desirable: 

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Recognition of firearms and explosives (RFX)

Additional Information:

• If you’re successful you will be made a conditional offer subject to Pre-Employment checks
• Our checks include: A Criminal Record Check, 5 years employment history and Counter Terrorism Check. You will also be required to attend a face-to-face interview appointment where certain assessments will take place
• Due to the nature of our security checks. we are unable to consider any applications from candidates who have not lived in the UK for the last 3 years

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.